Grow, harvest and enjoy exotic and interesting herbs and edibles - even in the smallest spaces! Garden educator and Youtuber Wendi Phan joins us to talk about growing exotic plants in her suburban garden in Los Angeles, some of her most popular Youtube videos and she shares tips and advice for those of us interested in growing exotic plants in our gardens. We also sample some of Wendi's classic jasmine green tea. Hear our tasting notes and learn more about harvesting and processing green tea.Wendi talks about her popular Youtube video demonstrating an easy way to propagate sweet potatoes. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/ueb-Fcuzc4U?si=OIdQxzK1i3892a8cShe also mentions her video about growing ginger: https://youtu.be/CpR0BtuorA4?si=K5aN13mT9MMb_FNfWendi Phan is a small space gardener who shares her passion for gardening through YouTube and other social media platforms, featuring rare plants, DIY projects, and vertical gardening. She inspires others to nurture their green thumbs and grow food in limited spaces, and she speaks at events to educate about small-space gardening. Wendi also offers a curated selection of plants and specialty teas in her online store, bringing nature to your home.Learn more about Wendi and shop for exotic plants, seeds and her (delicious) teas at https://wendiland.com/Thank you to all of our recent Patreon subscribers.. we appreciate you! Thank you for supporting the show!Remember, you can always support our podcast by joining our Patreon for as little as $3/month at www.patreon.com/smallhousefarmConnect with us!Join our special Seeds & Weeds Facebook Community!IG: @small_house_farmFB: @smallhousefarmYT: @smallhousefarmwww.seedsandweedspodcast.com Support the showMake THIS holiday handmade with Small House Farm! We have a great selection of handmade herbal products that make perfect gifts for your friends and family. We have books for gardeners, homesteaders & herbalists.. we also offer handcrafted lotions and salves, plus herbal teas and heirlooms seeds!https://www.smallhousefarm.com/ The Seeds and Weeds Podcast is made possible in part by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company - America’s top source for rare and heirloom varieties from around the world, and publisher of The Whole Seed Catalog.Their 2024 catalog is chock full of heirloom goodness; new varieties, recipes, stories, and gorgeous photographs! Order yours now at www.rareseeds.comSupport the show